David Hamby has more than 25 years of experience as an award-winning communicator, including overseeing communication programs for Oklahoma higher education institutions and other organizations. Before joining OK Policy, he was director of public relations for Rogers State University where he managed the school’s external communication programs and served as a member of the president’s leadership team. He served in a similar communications role for five years at the University of Tulsa. He also has worked in communications roles at Oklahoma State University and the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce in Arkansas. He joined OK Policy in October 2019.
By: Dave Hamby
April 5, 2020 // Updated: April 6, 2020
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
April 4, 2020 // Updated: April 4, 2020
Revenue failure estimate nearly doubles to $416 million; Oklahoma gross receipts poised to fall; nearly 1,000 infected in Oklahoma; and more. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
April 2, 2020 // Updated: April 2, 2020
OK Policy joined seven other organizations in calling for Gov. Stitt to approve 283 commutations to decrease prison overcrowding and reduce the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak.
Amid the state’s growing COVID-19 public health crisis, eight organizations are urging Governor… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
March 29, 2020 // Updated: March 29, 2020
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
Note: During the pandemic, OK Policy will be… Read more [More...]
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
March 28, 2020 // Updated: March 28, 2020
Tired of wait, Oklahoma bypassed FEMA to quickly acquire thousands of COVID-19 virus tests; Oklahoma infections keep climbing as national aid package passes; Groups call on Stitt to implement recommendations to keep Oklahoma inmates, correctional staff safe [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
March 27, 2020 // Updated: March 27, 2020
Nine Oklahoma organizations have come together to urge elected officials and state officials to take urgent action to manage the serious threat of a COVID-19 outbreak in Oklahoma Corrections facilities. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
March 26, 2020 // Updated: March 26, 2020
As Oklahoma schools are pivoting to distance learning to complete the spring 2020 semester, education officials need to ensure all students have equal access. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
March 22, 2020 // Updated: March 21, 2020
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
March 18, 2020 // Updated: March 19, 2020
"The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is making a mockery of the public hearing process and appears oblivious to the fact that there is a national health emergency occurring." [More...]